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2022 House Bill 2037: Modifying the standard for use of force by peace officers
Introduced by Rep. Roger Goodman (KirkLand) (D) on January 18, 2022
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Referred to the House Public Safety Committee on January 18, 2022
Amendment offered by Rep. Roger Goodman (KirkLand) (D) on February 12, 2022
Modifies the definition of "necessary" to mean that, under the totality of the circumstances, the type and amount of physical force or deadly force used is a reasonable and proportional.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on February 12, 2022
Passed 87 to 11 in the House on February 12, 2022.
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Received in the Senate on February 15, 2022
Referred to the Senate Law & Justice Committee on February 15, 2022
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 24, 2022
Passed 32 to 16 in the Senate on March 4, 2022.
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Signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on March 17, 2022